A section in the Operations Cell of the IB too adopted a hostile attitude. Mr. A. K. Doval headed that group. He was more inclined towards killing the terrorists than advancing the peace process. In the process, several Punjab observers alleged Doval collected ransom money and money for sparing lives of the villagers. It was not difficult to fathom their designs. It’s not that I did not try to draw attention of the DIB. But Mr. Narayanan was not in a position to remedy the obstacles, coming from politicians and bureaucrats. Regarding Doval he said his trusted officer was a Dervish.
